[Blu-Ray Review] ‘South Park: The Complete Nineteenth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Paramount

South Park: The Complete Nineteenth Season (Uncensored) [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall (VOICES)

Release Date: September 6, 2016 (Wide Release)

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Come on down to South Park with all-new, uncensored episodes from Season 19. Every episode of this critically-acclaimed and award-winning show is packed with unforgettable moments and hilarious absurdity — from pissed off celebrities to talking towels and crime-fighting kids. Join Kyle, Stan, Kenny and Cartman for all their foul-mouthed adventures! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘South Park: The Complete Nineteenth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Paramount”

Kevin LovellSeptember 19, 2016September 23, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Conjuring 2’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

The Conjuring 2 [Blu-Ray]

Director: James Wan

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor

Release Date: September 13, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Reprising their roles, Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up In the Air,” TV’s “Bates Motel”) and Patrick Wilson (the “Insidious” films), star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Conjuring 2’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellSeptember 18, 2016September 22, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Captain America: Civil War’: Now Available On Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D & DVD From Disney & Marvel

Captain America: Civil War (2D) [Blu-Ray]

Director(s): Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Cast: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson

Release Date: September 13, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

The most explosive clash to ever rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe ignites a firestorm of conflict in the game-changing epic, Captain America: Civil War. In the wake of collateral damage, government pressure to rein in the Avengers drives a deep wedge between Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), causing a catastrophic rift that escalates into an all-out feud. Against a backdrop of divided loyalties, their fellow Avengers must deal with the fallout. Pick a side in this spectacular adventure, packed with mind-blowing action, suspense and exclusive bonus content! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Captain America: Civil War’: Now Available On Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D & DVD From Disney & Marvel”

Kevin LovellSeptember 16, 2016September 23, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Universal

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping [Blu-Ray]

Director(s): Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone

Cast: Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer

Release Date: September 13, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 10/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

After a two-year, sold-out, worldwide tour, Conner4Real (Andy Samberg) is the biggest name in music. Go behind the scenes as Conner faces a crisis of popularity after his sophomore album flops, leaving fans, sycophants and rivals all wondering what to do when Conner4Real is no longer the dopest star of all. The hilarious comedy from digital short superstars, The Lonely Island, and blockbuster producer Judd Apatow (Trainwreck, Superbad, Knocked Up), is loaded with cameos from the biggest names in comedy and music. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Universal”

Kevin LovellSeptember 16, 2016September 19, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Jungle Book’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Disney

The Jungle Book (2016) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jon Favreau

Cast: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley

Release Date: August 30, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”), “The Jungle Book” is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered on Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Jungle Book’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Disney”

Kevin LovellSeptember 13, 2016September 16, 20161 Comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Flash: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

The Flash: The Complete Second Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker

Release Date: September 6, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Last season, the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator exploded, creating a dark matter storm that struck forensic scientist Barry Allen — bestowing him with super-speed and making him the fastest man alive. But Barry wasn’t the only person who was given extraordinary abilities that night. The dark matter also created meta-humans — many of whom have wreaked havoc on the city. With the help of the S.T.A.R Labs team, Caitlin Snow, Cisco Ramon and Dr. Harrison Wells, Barry protects the people of Central City from these powerful new threats as The Flash. Following the defeat of Allen’s arch-nemesis Eobard Thawne (aka the Reverse-Flash), Team Flash must quickly turn their attention to the Singularity left swirlinghigh above Central City, consuming everything in its path. Not only is the Singularity threatening the city with impending doom, but it’s also opened up a gateway to a parallel universe – a world where Barry Allen may not be the fastest man alive; but instead an unstoppable villain known as Zoom. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Flash: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellSeptember 13, 2016September 19, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Me Before You’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From MGM & Warner Bros

Me Before You [Blu-Ray]

Director: Thea Sharrock

Cast: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer

Release Date: August 30, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

When Louisa Clark—Lou, as she’s known—unexpectedly loses her waitressing job she must scramble to replace the income that her tight-knit family depends upon. Desperation drives her to take a job as a caregiver to Will Traynor, a man who used to be a wealthy banker with an adventurous soul, living life to the very fullest, but for whom those days are in the past. After a tragic accident, Will lost the desire to live and now keeps everyone at a distance with his caustic, overbearing attitude. But unlike his family, Lou refuses to tiptoe around him or cater to his moods. In fact, her sparkling personality and easy nature are hard for even Will to ignore, and soon enough each becomes exactly what the other needs. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Me Before You’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From MGM & Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellSeptember 11, 2016September 13, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Money Monster’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony

Money Monster [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jodie Foster

Cast: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O’Connell

Release Date: September 6, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In the real-time, high stakes thriller, George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything (Jack O’Connell) forcefully takes over their studio. During a tense standoff broadcast to millions on live TV, Lee and Patty must work furiously against the clock to unravel the mystery behind a conspiracy at the heart of today’s fast-paced, high-tech global markets. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Money Monster’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony”

Kevin LovellSeptember 8, 2016September 13, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Now You See Me 2’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD September 6, 2016 From Lionsgate

Now You See Me 2 [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jon M. Chu

Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson

Release Date: September 6, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

The Four Horsemen (Eisenberg, Harrelson, Franco, Caplan) return for a second mind-bending adventure, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights and taking them around the globe. One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, the illusionists resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry(Radcliffe), a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet. Their only hope is to perform one last unprecedented stunt to clear their names and reveal the mastermind behind it all. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Now You See Me 2’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD September 6, 2016 From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellSeptember 5, 2016September 13, 2016Leave a comment

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[DVD Review] ‘Blunt Talk: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay

Blunt Talk: The Complete First Season [DVD]

Cast: Patrick Stewart, Adrian Scarborough, Timm Sharp

Release Date: August 30, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

The 10-episode half-hour series, set in Los Angeles, follows Walter Blunt (Stewart), a British import intent on conquering the world of American cable news. Through the platform of his nightly news show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave.
Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘Blunt Talk: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay”

Kevin LovellSeptember 5, 2016September 11, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Arrow: The Complete Fourth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

Arrow: The Complete Fourth Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey

Release Date: August 30, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

After defeating his most formidable foe to date and riding off into the sunset with longtime flame Felicity Smoak, Oliver Queen (aka The Arrow) left Star City with the hopes of beginning a new life. But will Oliver ever truly be able to leave behind his past as The Arrow, and, if so, what becomes of the team he has worked so hard to assemble? Will military vet John Diggle, Oliver’s sister Thea Queen, and lawyer-turned-vigilante Laurel Lance continue Oliver’s fight without him? And with Malcolm Merlyn having ascended to the top of the League of Assassins as the new Ra’s al Ghul, is anyone really safe? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Arrow: The Complete Fourth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellAugust 30, 2016September 8, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 30, 2016 From Disney & Lucasfilm

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Taylor Gray, Freddie Prinze Jr., Vanessa Marshall (VOICES)

Release Date: August 30, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Amid growing Imperial oppression on Lothal, the rebels are forced to seek out new allies throughout the galaxy and additional resources to sustain their fight against the Empire. With the help of Ahsoka Tano, the crew of the Ghost bands together with a secret rebel cell and ex-soldiers from the Clone Wars to join a fledgling alliance determined to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy.

As Ezra continues his journey to become a Jedi under Kanan’s guidance, the threat of the dark side looms large over the fate of the growing rebellion. Darth Vader himself will dispatch new Inquisitors to snuff any spark of resistance, setting the stage for a climactic showdown in which past lives will be revealed, terrible truths will be discovered, and the lives of our heroes will be changed forever. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 30, 2016 From Disney & Lucasfilm”

Kevin LovellAugust 29, 2016September 13, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Nice Guys’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Warner Bros

The Nice Guys [Blu-Ray]

Director: Shane Black

Cast: Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice

Release Date: August 23, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Set in 1970s Los Angeles, down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Ryan Gosling) and hired enforcer Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Nice Guys’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellAugust 26, 2016September 7, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Anchor Bay

The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride

Release Date: August 23, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Season Six starts with Alexandria’s safety shattered by multiple threats. To make it, the people of Alexandria will need to catch up with our survivors’ hardness while many of Rick’s people will need to take a step back from the violence and pragmatism they’ve needed to embrace. These reversals won’t happen easily, or without conflict. But now Rick’s group is fighting for something more than survival… They’re fighting for their home, and they will defend that at any cost, against any threat, even if that threat comes from within. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Anchor Bay”

Kevin LovellAugust 26, 2016September 5, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete First Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill

Release Date: August 23, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

From the creators of The Flash and Arrow comes this Super Hero team-up that combines characters from both series, as well as new heroes from the DC Comics pantheon. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront the unstoppable threat of the immortal Vandal Savage— a threat which not only puts the world at stake, but all of time itself. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellAugust 25, 2016August 30, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ash Vs Evil Dead: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay

Ash vs Evil Dead: The Complete First Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo

Release Date: August 23, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Campbell reprises his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons –personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its “Evil” grip. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ash Vs Evil Dead: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay”

Kevin LovellAugust 25, 2016September 5, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gotham: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

Gotham: The Complete Second Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, Robin Lord Taylor

Release Date: August 16, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Darkness saturates Gotham in its triumphant second season as the city’s villains continue to rise from the shadows, each more ambitious and depraved than the last. As Penguin continues to solidify his control over Gotham’s underworld, the battle for power in the city has become a game of interesting alliances on both sides of the law – with detectives Jim Gordon and Harvey Bullock at the forefront of the fight against crime in the dangerously corrupt city. Season Two witnesses Gordon’s moral compass wavering as he confronts Gotham City’s most notorious criminals while simultaneously attempting to gain the trust of young Bruce Wayne, a boy now clearly on the path toward the man he is destined to be. And all the while, Gotham follows the intriguing origin stories and evolution of some of the city’s most infamous personalities, including Edward Nygma/The Riddler, Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Hugo Strange and Mr. Freeze. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gotham: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellAugust 22, 2016August 26, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Clown’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 23, 2016 From TWC & Anchor Bay

Clown [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jon Watts

Cast: Andy Powers, Laura Allen, Peter Stormare

Release Date: August 23, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Clown is a story of a loving father who dons a clown outfit and makeup to perform at his son’s sixth birthday, only to later discover that the costume – red nose and wig included – will not come off and his own personality changes in a horrific fashion. To break the curse of the evil outfit, the father must make grim choices with his own family facing danger. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Clown’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 23, 2016 From TWC & Anchor Bay”

Kevin LovellAugust 22, 2016August 25, 2016Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘South Park: The Complete Nineteenth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Conjuring 2’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Captain America: Civil War’: Now Available On Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D & DVD From Disney & Marvel

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Jungle Book’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Disney

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Flash: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Me Before You’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From MGM & Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Money Monster’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Now You See Me 2’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD September 6, 2016 From Lionsgate

[DVD Review] ‘Blunt Talk: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Arrow: The Complete Fourth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 30, 2016 From Disney & Lucasfilm

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Nice Guys’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Anchor Bay

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ash Vs Evil Dead: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gotham: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From DC Comics & Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Clown’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD August 23, 2016 From TWC & Anchor Bay